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Mike Francesa is an American journalist best known for playing Author for the book Kingdom Coming: the Rise of Christian Nationalism.

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Best Known For:The television program The Mike Francesa Podcast
Breakthrough:Became an opinion columnist for The New York Times in 2017

10 Quick Facts About Mike Francesa

  • Full Name: Mike Francesa
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Sportscaster
  • Date of Birth: March 20, 1954
  • Age: 72 years old
  • Place of Birth: Long Beach, New York
  • Popular As: Michael Patrick Francesa
  • Gender: Male
  • Specialization: Radio Host / Radio Personality, Sports Journalist, and Podcast Host
  • Notable Work: Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
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Mike Francesa Age

Mike Francesa is about 72 years old as of 2026. Mike Francesa was born in 1954.

Education

His educational background includes studies at University at Buffalo, University of California, Berkeley, and other institutions.

  • University at Buffalo
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • University of California, Berkeley
    • Qualification: Master of Science (MS)
  • St. John's University
    • Field of Study: Communications and athletic administration
    • Period: 1977

Career & Work

Mike Francesa's career includes sports broadcasting roles with BetRivers Network and The New York Times, a newspaper.

Organization: BetRivers Network
Role: Podcast host
Period: 2022–Present
Details: Hosts The Mike Francesa Podcast
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Opinion columnist
Period: 2017
Organization: WFAN
Role: Radio sports-talk host
Period: 1987–2020
Details: New York City · Co-hosted Mike and the Mad Dog with Chris Russo, then hosted solo sports-talk programs
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: Researcher and sports analyst
Period: 1982–1993
Organization: Slate
Role: Columnist
Organization: The Nation
Role: Senior contributing writer

Rise to Fame

Mike Francesa rose to prominence for his role for the book Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The Mike Francesa Podcast, Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, and The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World.

Radio

  • Radio Program: Mike and the Mad Dog (Co-host, 1989-2008)
  • Radio Program: Mike’s On: Francesa on the FAN (Host, 2008-2020)

Books

  • Book: Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism (Author, 2006)
  • Book: The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World (Author, 2009)
  • Book: The Goddess Pose: The Audacious Life of Indra Devi, the Woman Who Helped Bring Yoga to the West (Author, 2015)

Podcasts

  • Podcast: The Mike Francesa Podcast (Host, 2022-Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Pulitzer Prize for Public Service (team award) — Pulitzer Prizes — Reporting on workplace sexual harassment
  • J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award — The Means of Reproduction
  • Radio Hall of Fame induction — Radio Hall of Fame

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Mike Francesa
  • Popular As: Michael Patrick Francesa
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Sportscaster
  • Nationality: American

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 20, 1954
  • Age: 72
  • Birthday: March 20
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: Long Beach, New York

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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